GEORGE KIRBY NEWS

Receives $4.3 million from Seattle The Mariners and Kirby avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $4.3 million contract Thursday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's a substantial raise for Kirby, who was eligible for arbitration for the first time as a Super 2 qualifier. The right-hander collected a 3.53 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 179:23 K:BB over 191 innings covering 33 starts for Seattle in 2024.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fans six in quality start Kirby (14-11) hurled six innings of one-run ball to pick up the win Wednesday against Houston, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out six.

Impact Kirby was shaky to start this one, plunking Jeremy Pena and issuing a rare base on balls in the opening frame. Kirby settled in shortly thereafter, cruising through six innings to pick up his third-consecutive quality start and his 20th overall. Kirby showcased his historic control yet again this season, leading MLB with a 7.9 K/BB and a microscopic 1.1 BB/9. The 26-year-old will end the campaign with a 3.53 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and a pristine 179:23 K:BB in 191 innings (33 starts). The right-hander's combination of pinpoint control and durability makes him one of the most reliable pitchers in fantasy, although his limited strikeout totals (career 8.5 K/9) cap his fantasy ceiling.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Julio Rodríguez homers twice for wild card-chasing Seattle and Kirby beats Rangers again in 8-2 win

Julio Rodríguez homered twice to drive in five runs, George Kirby went six innings for his 13th victory and the AL wild card-chasing Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 8-2

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Secures 13th win Kirby (13-11) earned the win Friday versus the Rangers, allowing two runs on five hits and no walks over six innings. He struck out four.

Impact The Seattle right-hander posted his second consecutive quality start and 19th overall with this 85-pitch performance. Both runs Kirby yielded came via a Nathaniel Lowe RBI single in the fourth inning. The 26-year-old control artist has now made 14 starts this season (out of 32 total) without conceding a free pass, as he's pitched to a 3.60 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 173:22 K:BB across 185 innings. He's slated to make his last start of the season at Houston next week.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one hit Sunday Kirby (12-11) got the win Sunday over the Rangers after tossing seven scoreless innings while allowing just one hit and striking out three.

Impact The lone hit against Kirby was a single in the second inning and he immediately got a double play ball on the very next pitch. It was Kirby's 27th quality start with zero walks since 2022 which is seven more than any other player over that span. Seven innings ties his longest outing of the year, and it was his first time going that deep since July 26. His strikeout numbers have dipped a bit lately, as he's struck out fewer than five batters in four of his last five starts. Overall, Kirby is enjoying another strong campaign with a 3.62 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 169:22 K:BB in 179 innings. His next start projects to come on the road against the Rangers again this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

George Kirby dominates Rangers in Mariners' third straight victory George Kirby allowed just one hit over seven scoreless innings as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Texas Rangers 7-0 on Sunday aft...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Kirby pitches 7 strong innings and Garver homers to lift Mariners over Rangers 7-0

George Kirby faced the minimum number of batters and gave up one hit in seven sparkling innings, and the Seattle Mariners shut out the Texas Rangers 7-0 to earn a series victory an...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Surrenders two homers Kirby (11-11) took the loss Tuesday against the Padres, allowing five runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out four over five innings.

Impact Three of the seven hits allowed by Kirby went for extra bases, which included a three-run blast from Fernando Tatis in the third and a two-run shot by Manny Machado in the fifth to knock Kirby from the game. He's now allowed 28 runs over his last 31 innings. It was the third time over his last six starts allowing at least five runs and his third game allowing multiple home runs. The 26-year-old will carry a 3.77 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 166:22 K:BB (172 innings) into a start at home against the Rangers this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fans nine in win Kirby (11-10) picked up the win over Oakland on Wednesday, allowing two runs on six hits over six innings while striking out nine.

Impact Kirby surrendered one run in the opening frame after giving up back-to-back hits to start the inning. However, he would then go on to strike out eight of the next 11 batters he faced in the contest en route to posting just his second quality start since July 26 against the White Sox. The right-hander also recorded his second-highest strikeout total of the season Wednesday while securing his third win in his last four decisions. On the downside, Kirby has now allowed multiple runs in seven-consecutive starts.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Evens record at 10-10 Kirby (10-10) earned the win over the Angels on Friday, allowing five runs on five hits and a walk while striking out two over 5.2 innings.

Impact Aside from his usual sharp control, Kirby was a little off in his last start of August. He allowed three home runs, matching his season high for the third time, though all of the long balls he surrendered Friday were solo shots. Kirby posted a 6.84 ERA over 25 innings across five starts in August, and he yielded nine of the 20 homers he's allowed all year in that span. Overall, Kirby is now at a 3.63 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 153:21 K:BB through 161 innings over 28 starts. He's lined up to make his next start in Oakland.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inefficient in 10th loss Kirby (9-10) took the loss Saturday, giving up three runs on nine hits and a walk over 4.2 innings as the Mariners were downed 4-3 by the Giants. He struck out three.

Impact The right-hander failed to complete five innings for the second time in his last three starts, but only the fourth time in 2024, with the other two short outings coming back in April. Kirby exited after 95 pitches (63 strikes), and through four starts in August he sports an uncharacteristic 6.52 ERA and 1.91 WHIP despite a 20:5 K:BB through 19.1 innings. He'll look to escape the doldrums in his next trip to the mound, which is scheduled to come on the road next weekend against the Angels.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back on track Kirby (9-9) earned the win Sunday, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over six innings against the Pirates. He struck out five.

Impact Kirby scattered just two hits through the first five innings as the Mariners provided the righty a 7-0 cushion. A Joey Bart two-run homer in the sixth was the first and only blemish against Kirby, who contributed his 16th quality start of the season. The 26-year-old righty put a halt to the Mariners' five-game skid, rebounding from allowing career highs in runs (11) and hits (13) against Detroit in his last start to allow two runs or fewer for the 17th time over 25 starts. He'll carry a 3.40 ERA and 1.08 WHIP into a scheduled home matchup next week against the Giants.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

George Kirby tosses 6 solid innings, Mariners snap 5-game skid with 10-3 win over Pirates

George Kirby worked six solid innings and the Seattle Mariners ended a five-game skid with a 10-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kirby expresses frustrations after allowing career-high in runs DETROIT -- George Kirby craned his neck backwards and to his right as his eyes rolled backwards, a gesture of frustration and defeat after w...

AUGUST 14, 2024 • MLB.COM

Allows career-high 11 runs Kirby (8-9) took the loss against the Tigers on Tuesday, allowing 11 runs on 13 hits and one walk with five strikeouts over 3.2 innings.

Impact Kirby surrendered career highs in hits and runs in his second straight loss to the Tigers. He did generate 15 swinging strikes on 86 pitches but was tagged for 12 hard-hit balls and three homers. The righty has failed to record a quality start in three consecutive outings, allowing 27 hits and 16 earned runs across 14 innings in that span. Despite Tuesday's nightmare performance, the 26-year-old owns a 3.73 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 143:17 K:BB across 144.2 innings and will try to rebound this weekend against the Pirates

AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two homers in no-decision Kirby took the loss against the Tigers on Wednesday, allowing three runs on seven hits and one walk over five innings. He struck out seven.

Impact Kirby had a hard time with Detroit's lineup out of the gate, coughing up a leadoff homer to Wenceel Perez to open the contest before also surrendering runs in the third and fourth innings. The right-hander allowed multiple long balls on the night, something he hadn't done since June 21 against the Marlins (span of seven starts) and he's now failed to make it through six innings in back-to-back outings. Still, Kirby has not given up more than three runs in any start since May 24 and currently holds a solid 3.14 ERA on the season.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 7, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Sees quality-start streak end Kirby pitched 5.1 innings against Boston on Wednesday, allowing two runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out two batters in a no-decision.

Impact Kirby surrendered a run in the first inning but wasn't scored upon again until the sixth. In the latter frame, he gave up a pair of one-out hits, leading to his removal and ending a streak of nine straight starts of at least six frames. The right-hander had recorded a quality start in each of those contests and logged a 1.73 ERA, though he posted just a 3-2 record. Kirby will try to begin a new streak his next time on the mound, which is tentatively slated to be a matchup against Detroit.

AUGUST 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners pitcher George Kirby pays tribute to Tim Wakefield with first pitch BOSTON - Only a handful of people knew what George Kirby was going to do when he stepped on the moun...

AUGUST 1, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

George Kirby's Wakefield tribute knuckleball | 07/31/2024 Statcast measures the velocity and spin rate of George Kirby's knuckleball with tribute to Tim Wakefield in his outing against the Red Sox

AUGUST 1, 2024 • MLB.COM

George Kirby opens start vs. Red Sox with tribute to Tim Wakefield The Mariners pitcher also threw a knuckleball last season on the day Tim Wakefield died.

JULY 31, 2024 • MASSLIVE.COM

Shuts down ChiSox for eight win Kirby (8-7) picked up the win in Friday's 10-0 rout of the White Sox, scattering six hits and a walk over seven scoreless innings. He struck out seven.

Impact Seattle's offense staked Kirby to an 8-0 lead before he even took the mound for the bottom of the first inning, but the right-hander didn't take it easy on the opposition. Chicago never got a runner past second base against Kirby as he fired 60 of his 88 pitches for strikes before exiting. He's been incredibly consistent for the M's -- he hasn't given up more than three runs in an outing since May 24, and he's lasted at least six innings in nine straight starts, posting a 1.73 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 55:7 K:BB in 57.1 innings over that stretch. Kirby is scheduled to make his next trip to the mound on the road next week in Boston.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck with no-decision Kirby did not factor into the decision in a loss to the Astros on Saturday, allowing one run on four hits over six innings while striking out six.

Impact Kirby cruised through the first three frames before hitting Alex Bregman with a pitch to lead off the fourth, who would later come around to score on a Jeremy Pena single. That would be the only run allowed by the right-hander on the night as Seattle's offense once again failed to provide him with much in terms of run support. Kirby has now logged eight quality starts in a row, though he has just two wins to show for it - the most recent one coming back on June 26. He's also held his opponents to one earned run in back-to-back starts and now carries a 2.59 ERA in July to go along with a 26:4 K:BB.

JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quality start in loss Kirby (7-7) allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits and two walks while striking out seven over six innings, taking the loss Saturday versus the Angels.

Impact This was just the third time all year Kirby has walked multiple batters. He heads into the All-Star break with seven straight quality starts, though he's gone 2-2 in that span due to a continued lack of run support. Kirby owns an excellent 3.29 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 116:13 K:BB through 117.2 innings over 20 starts this season.

JULY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

2024 MLB All-Star rosters: By the numbers

A look at some of the most interesting numbers involving this year's group of MLB All-Stars.

JULY 9, 2024